Chapter 88 The Yu Family Sisters

Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, it was time for the banquet.

At this moment, the City Lord's Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, filled with the sounds of music and singing. Inside the massive banquet hall, the lights were bright, delicacies were served like a flowing stream, and the aroma of fine wine filled the air.

It was evident that Ying Gong had put in quite some effort to celebrate the Saint for repelling the enemy with a flick of his finger and resolving the crisis of the city's destruction.

The protagonist of the banquet was naturally Xiao Ming, who sat high in the main seat! He was still dressed in black robes, with a face like jade and a tall, upright posture. He sat with his customary air of laziness, leaning slightly to one side, his long, slender fingers casually toying with a wine cup. The amber liquid in the cup swayed gently with his movements.

Not far from his side, Mo Qingzhu had changed into a slightly more formal light green dress. She had lost some of the soft charm she usually displayed while serving him, replaced by a touch of cold, noble elegance. She sat there quietly, and when she occasionally raised her eyes to look at the crowd below, her gaze was clear and cold, like a Fairy untainted by the dust of the world. Only when she turned to Xiao Ming would a trace of imperceptible charm and infatuation flash deep in her eyes.

The guests took their seats one after another, exchanging cups and toasting, and the atmosphere was lively. Almost everyone was toasting Xiao Ming, their sycophantic words endless, praising his actions today to the high heavens as if a Heavenly God had descended to earth. Xiao Ming's expression remained indifferent, accepting all toasts, with a faint, elusive smile always hanging at the corners of his mouth, making it difficult for others to fathom his true thoughts.

After several rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became even more spirited. Seeing the right moment, Yu Mingxuan, accompanied by several Clan Elders, raised his glass and walked to the main seat with a face full of smiles. He bowed deeply, appearing even more humble, or perhaps fearful, than before: "Saint, if not for your intervention today, my Yu Family would likely no longer exist. The Yu Family will never forget such great kindness! This old man, along with my clansmen, toasts the Saint. We wish the Saint an eternal path to immortality and may your might shake the universe!"

After a few drinks, he began to reveal his true intentions. He turned to the side to signal, his voice carrying a trace of imperceptible flattery and anticipation: "Linglong, Linlang, hurry over here, pay your respects to the Saint, and thank him for saving your lives!"

Following his words, two slender figures stepped gracefully from the Yu Family's seats, instantly attracting the gaze of the male Cultivators present. They were none other than the sisters Yu Linglong and Yu Linlang.

They seemed to have dressed up with great care. The Elder sister, Yu Linglong, wore an aqua-blue gradient dress, the hem cascading like flowing water, outlining her slender and delicate waist. A layer of light gauze of the same color was draped over it, making her temperament appear as gentle as water. She lowered her head slightly, revealing a segment of her fair and graceful neck. Her gait was light, yet carried a trace of imperceptible tension as she arrived before him and bowed gracefully with her younger sister.

"Linglong (Linlang) pays respects to the Saint and thanks the Saint for saving our lives." The sisters' voices rang out simultaneously, yet each had its own charm. Yu Linglong's voice was as soft as a spring breeze brushing against willow branches, carrying a natural, sweet softness and a touch of shyness, as if she were afraid of disturbing something. Yu Linlang's voice was much crisper, like pearls falling onto a jade plate. Although she lowered her voice, one could still detect the liveliness and curiosity within.

Xiao Ming cast his gaze over, a flash of admiration appearing in his eyes before fading away. These sisters were indeed stunning beauties; their faces were delicate, their skin fairer than frost and snow, and their figures were exquisite. In terms of beauty alone, they were not inferior to Mo Qingzhu. However, compared to her, the sisters before him still carried a touch of naivety, like flower buds waiting to bloom. In some places (Xiao Ming thought, perhaps it was because he was used to being well-fed), they had indeed not fully "developed," yet they possessed a unique, tender charm that was enticing to pluck.

"No need for formalities..." Xiao Ming nodded slightly, his voice indifferent, revealing little emotion.

"This Saint came to this Yuan City originally to resolve the matter of the Soul Suppressing Abyss. Moreover, since Clan Chief Yu has truly pledged allegiance, this Saint naturally cannot let you down!"

After Xiao Ming finished speaking, he did not forget to open the System to check the information of the two women. But at this glance, he was thoroughly surprised.

[Name: Yu Linlang] [Realm: Middle Stage Golden Core] [Luck Rank: Yellow] [Life Script: Two months later... obtains... Breakthrough to Late Golden Core Stage!]

[Name: Yu Linglong] [Realm: Golden Core Peak] [Luck Rank: Green] [Life Script: At the moment the city of Yuan City falls and the Yu Family faces a life-and-death crisis, she is valued by an Elder of the Soul Suppressing Abyss and taken back to the Sect to be vigorously cultivated. Later, she experiences a series of hardships in the Sect, encounters the covetous gaze of the Saint, refuses to submit even unto death while dealing with him, and ultimately meets her end, dying in vain!]

'The Saint of the Soul Suppressing Abyss, isn't that Holy Son Ye Wuji? Good heavens... this is a female villain!'

Xiao Ming's gaze toward Yu Linglong could not help but brighten a little more.

Seeing this, Yu Mingxuan was overjoyed. He quickly uttered a few flattering words, gave a wink to his two daughters who were still standing there in a daze, and then led the Elders back to their seats.

Yu Linglong and Yu Linlang looked at their father, who had already left, both appearing somewhat at a loss. Especially Yu Linglong, looking at Xiao Ming's devastatingly handsome face, she did not know what she was thinking, but her earlobes had already turned crimson.

At this moment, Ying Gong, who had been quite active, approached again with a wine cup. His face still wore that overly enthusiastic expression: "The Saint has a great capacity for wine! You must enjoy yourself today! Come, come, this subordinate toasts you again, thanking the Saint for turning the tide and saving Yuan City from fire and water!"

Xiao Ming did not refuse anyone, drinking cup after cup, his expression remaining as usual. Only his deep eyes narrowed slightly, a trace of imperceptible cold light flashing in their depths. Tonight, this Ying Gong was urging him to drink with extreme zeal. If not for his ability to dissolve the alcohol with the power of Devouring, he would have likely collapsed long ago.

Ying Gong's uncharacteristic enthusiasm must have had a hidden motive behind it. Did he want to get him drunk? Or was there another arrangement? He pondered in his heart, yet his face remained calm. He feigned a bit of drunkenness, wanting to see what kind of tricks this guy could still pull.

As the banquet continued, the atmosphere became increasingly heated. Perhaps urged by Yu Mingxuan, or perhaps wanting to seize this opportunity to change their fate, Yu Linglong and Yu Linlang, after their initial awkwardness, began to try and approach Xiao Ming.

"This wine has quite a kick." Xiao Ming feigned a bit of drunkenness, wiped away non-existent sweat from his temples, and said to the still-diligent Ying Gong at the right moment.

Unexpectedly, Ying Gong didn't show anything unusual, but upon hearing this, a flash of light appeared in Yu Mingxuan's eyes; he realized the opportunity had come! He quickly signaled to his two daughters, who were sitting not far from Xiao Ming.

Receiving her father's gaze, Yu Linglong's delicate body trembled, the color draining from her pretty face, only to be quickly replaced by a shameful flush. She bit her lower lip tightly, a battle raging in her heart. She knew what was coming next; they were to... offer themselves. She struggled internally, feeling shy and afraid, but thinking of the Family's future, the terror of Soul Transformation experts, and the mysterious power of Holy Son Xiao, she... ultimately resigned herself to fate.

She took a deep breath, as if using up all her strength, picked up the jade cup that had been prepared on the table, and rose gracefully.

The younger sister, Yu Linlang, although her pretty face was also flushed, had more boldness and eagerness in her eyes than just shyness. Seeing her sister rise, she also picked up a plate of spiritual fruits from the table and followed. The two sisters, one after the other, arrived before Xiao Ming's seat again.

This time, the two sisters stood even closer. Yu Linglong forced herself to endure the shyness, her fair hands trembling slightly as she poured the tea from the pot of Mind-Clearing Tea that had been specially prepared for Xiao Ming. The pale green tea liquid, carrying a wafting fragrance, cleared Xiao Ming's mind, as if a spring breeze were brushing across his face. Yu Linglong bowed slightly, her voice trembling with difficulty to conceal: "Saint... drinking wine can easily cause irritation. This... this is the spiritual tea that Linglong specially prepared; it is best for clearing the mind and reducing irritation... Please... please have some."

As she spoke, she held the tea cup before Xiao Ming, her eyelids lowered, long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, and her teeth unconsciously biting her lower lip. That shy, pitiful, and hesitant appearance was completely different from the deliberate coquettishness of the other women at the banquet; instead, it was more likely to stir certain desires deep in a man's heart.

Yu Linlang also brought over a plate of spiritual fruits. Her courage was clearly greater than her sister's, and her voice was crisp, carrying the innocent, girlish charm: "That's right, Saint, these spiritual fruits are also very good for cutting through the greasiness and cooling the heat. Please have a taste!" She placed the fruit plate closer, and a sweet scent, mixed with the faint fragrance of fruit and a young girl's natural scent, quietly lingered.

Yu Linlang raised her bright eyes, looking with a bit of curiosity and admiration, secretly sizing up Xiao Ming's handsome profile so close at hand. Two red clouds couldn't help but fly to her cheeks, but she was not like her sister, who didn't dare to look directly at him at all.

Xiao Ming seemed to be truly a bit "tipsy." He first leaned down to sip the spiritual tea from Yu Linglong's hand. As the cool, slightly sweet tea liquid entered his throat, he narrowed his eyes comfortably, his gaze lingering for a moment on Yu Linglong's fingertips, which were slightly pale from tension and then flushed with pink. Only then did he pick up a spiritual fruit handed to him by Yu Linlang and put it into his mouth, chewing it slowly and methodically. His gaze slowly swept over the graceful curves revealed by the sisters as they bowed, carrying unabashed appreciation and playfulness.

"Clan Chief Yu is indeed blessed to have such a pair of good daughters. They are not only of remarkable Aptitude but also so thoughtful and sensible." Xiao Ming set down the tea cup and said with a meaningful, faint smile, yet his gaze did not move away from the sisters.

Hearing this from his seat, Yu Mingxuan's face blossomed with joy. He couldn't help but stand up and say loudly: "As long as the Saint likes them, that is good, that is good! Linglong, Linlang, serve the Saint well!"

Hearing her father's words, Yu Linglong's delicate body trembled again, and she lowered her head even further. Yu Linlang, however, blinked her eyes and suddenly leaned close to Xiao Ming's ear. Using a breathy voice that only the two of them could hear, carrying the unique, innocent charm and a hint of playfulness of a young girl, she whispered: "Saint... do you feel stuffy in the hall? Linlang heard... the 'Green Wave Pool' in the back garden of the City Lord's Mansion is fed by a natural hot spring, and the night view is beautiful; it can also relieve fatigue... How about... how about Linglong and Linlang accompany you for a walk to dissipate the alcohol?"

This was almost an explicit suggestion. Yu Linglong, hearing it clearly from the side, instantly felt her neck dye with pink. She couldn't help but gently tug on her silly sister's sleeve, complaining inwardly: 'Linlang, do you really think Father only wants us to accompany the Saint for a walk in the back garden?'

The curve of Xiao Ming's mouth deepened. His gaze swept over Yu Linglong, who was about to bury her head in her chest, and then looked at Yu Linlang, who was somewhat innocent yet slightly bold. He laughed heartily and slowly stood up: "Good, then let's go for a walk!"

After saying this, he walked out of the hall first. Yu Linlang followed without hesitation, but Yu Linglong hesitated for a moment on the spot, finally taking a step, head lowered, and followed quickly, like two beautiful butterflies pulled by invisible silk threads.

The people in the hall saw this scene and understood it tacitly. The sounds of toasting and chatting became even more lively, though their gazes frequently glanced toward the direction the three had left, filled with envy, realization, and complex emotions. Ying Gong watched Xiao Ming's departing back, a glimmer of triumphant dark light flashing in his eyes, which was immediately covered by an even brighter smile.

The Green Wave Pool was located in the southeast corner of the City Lord's Mansion, an independent and exquisite palace. It was surrounded by exotic flowers and herbs, and at night, it was dotted with fluorescent stones, creating a hazy and beautiful atmosphere. The pavilion was fed by a natural hot spring, with steam swirling, warm and pleasant.

Entering the hall, the warm, moist air mixed with a faint floral fragrance rushed toward them. The interior was luxuriously furnished without losing elegance; the floor was paved with warm jade, and in the center was a huge hot spring pool built of white jade. The pool water was clear, steam rising in swirls, and by the poolside were low tables, cushions, wine and fruit, as well as soft bath towels and silk bathrobes, clearly prepared by someone on purpose.

Yu Linglong and Yu Linlang followed behind Xiao Ming, walking one after the other into the warm and fragrant hall. Feeling the warm, moist air rushing toward them, mixed with the rich floral scent, the sisters' heartbeats involuntarily accelerated.

The Elder sister, Yu Linglong, had a slightly pale pretty face, and her delicate body was trembling imperceptibly. She lowered her head, her gaze fixed tightly on the tips of her shoes, as if there was something in this world there that was the most attractive.

The younger sister, Yu Linlang's reaction was completely different. Upon first entering the hall, her face was still full of curiosity and excitement, her big eyes rolling around, sizing up this "Green Wave Pool" she had never been to before. The faint mist in the hall and the exotic flowers and plants outside the hall all felt novel to her. "Wow, it's so beautiful and warm here!" She exclaimed in a low voice, her tone still carrying the innocence and romance unique to a young girl.

Xiao Ming stepped into the hall; the warm, moist air, laden with floral fragrance and the faint scent of young girls, wrapped around him. He took a deep breath, a look of contentment appearing on his face. He walked straight to the poolside. The hot spring pool, built of white jade, was filled with swirling steam and was clear to the bottom. A few flower petals floated on the water's surface, adding a touch of romance.

Xiao Ming stopped, turned around, and his gaze landed on the sisters behind him, who were following in his footsteps but had different expressions. Yu Linglong had almost buried her head in her chest, her hands nervously twisting the corners of her clothes, her breathing rapid. Yu Linlang was looking around curiously, but upon making contact with Xiao Ming's gaze, a red glow flew to her pretty face in an unnatural way, and she subconsciously shrank behind her sister.

Looking at the sisters before him, who were like twin lotus flowers with distinct styles—one as gentle and shy as an orchid in an empty valley, the other as lively and agile as a mountain stream—a playful mood rose in Xiao Ming's heart, and a bit of mischievousness quietly welled up. The scenery of this Green Wave Pool was excellent, and now with two stunning beauties with unique temperaments accompanying him, if he were to soak in the hot spring, wouldn't that be incredibly enjoyable!

He immediately curled the corners of his mouth into an evil, charming arc, his gaze flowing over the two sisters, his voice low: "This Green Wave Pool is filled with swirling steam and is warm and pleasant; it truly is a great place to relieve fatigue!"

He spread his arms, gesturing to the two women with his eyes, his tone lazy yet carrying an unquestionable command: "Change clothes."

These two words exploded in the sisters' ears like a thunderclap.